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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 658.72 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 658.72 and 189.12 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 658.72 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/658.72 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 658.72 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 124,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,577.13/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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